Not in this match - 240-4 is a good start. The reason we will lose this match is, solely, because of the vast difference between the lower orders of the two sides. Yes, absolutely, the top six need to be more consistent, but no side is going to make 500+ in every innings. The batsmen should take the blame when we are bowled out for under 200, but 6,7, and 8 need to stand up and be counted when we reach 200 odd for 4. I would be delighted (and amazed, if I'm honest) if Read pulled something out of the fire here. That England's top five have been inconsistent does not, and should not, excuse the fact that the lower order have been nothing short of a joke all tour. Incidentially, same goes for Mahmood. He can bat (he's not a Test number eight, but he can bat) and he needs to stand up and be counted with a thirty odd. England are in really serious strife, but are only a century and a fifty away from making this game competitive again. Everyone says how talented Read is (and I think they're right) - here is his chance to prove he's got some bottle too.